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Roy was the long-time Chief of Dermatology at the Montreal General Hospital, educator and mentor to generations of Canadian dermatologists. He was a graduate of the University of Toronto and a Surgeon Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. He remained socially active and interested in many fields until his last days.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Canadian Dermatology Foundation, 1385 Bank Street, Suite 425, Ottawa ON K1H 8N4, or to the charity of your choice.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23, at Mountainside United Church, Lansdowne and the Boulevard, Westmount.
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Adele Rouleau
October 15, 2018
Dr. Forsey, Thank you for everything and for saving Albert's life. Rest in peace.
February 18, 2015
Most sincere sympathy to all the family.
Clare Porteous Safford, Ottawa
Dr Kevin Pehr
January 26, 2015
I had the honor and pleasure of being one of his residents in the early 1990's. He was a man of great knowledge and kindness; one of the Greats, and will be missed.
Hill Family
January 25, 2015
Our condolences on the loss of this very special man. I have wonderful memories not only of his tremendous skill but also his sense of humour. As a teenager I went to see him because I was concerned about my skin. As I sat next to my mother, I was very embarrassed when he asked if I was worried that boys wouldn't like my face during high school dances. He told me 'Don't worry,its always dark at those dances and they won't see a thing.' I forgot my school bag in his office and he popped his head around the corner, saying 'We don't want to do your homework'. We will miss him.
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January 25, 2015
A wonderful friend, and skilled dermatologist. My fond memories are of sharing our love of our back gardens, sometimes baby-sitting his cat(s), and his delight in spending several weeks every year tending to the aboriginal children in Canada's North. I am glad he was able to spend his last days in the home he loved for so many years.
My sincere condolences to his family -
Helen Goodall, Kingston, ON
Susan Hryshko
January 24, 2015
I had the pleasure of working for Dr. Forsey in the 1980's and have some very fond memories. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Louise Abbott
January 22, 2015
Dear John and Jane,
As my sister, Elizabeth, has written, your dad attended to us all so wonderfully throughout our lives. An appointment with him was never just that for me; it was also a visit. Your dad would always ask me about whatever article, book, or film that I was working on. And he would speak to me proudly of your accomplishments. Although I've lived in the Eastern Townships for more than thirty years, I still go for checkups with a dentist and an eye doctor in the Drummond Medical Building. I shall always see your dad's name on the listing in the foyer and always feel his spirit in the hallways. My thoughts are with you and your families as you absorb the loss of him in your lives.
Sincerely,
Louise Abbott
Tina a former patient
January 21, 2015
A wonderful and caring doctor - may he rest in eternal peace. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
January 20, 2015
Someone who will remain in our thoughts forever. We loved him dearly.
the Lewis family
Pam & Joel Gonidec
January 20, 2015
A Very Nice Man- sorry to hear. Our thoughts are with the family.
Cheryl Galbraith
January 20, 2015
A true gentleman and a wonderful doctor. They don't make them like that any more. My condolences to his family.
Canadian Dermatology Assocation
January 20, 2015
On behalf of the Canadian Dermatology Association, we want to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Roy Forsey. In his memory, the Association has made a donation to the Societe Camp Liberte Society. Dr. Forsey will be remembered for his leadership and contribution to Canadian dermatology.
January 20, 2015
Dear John, Gisele and all your family my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts
Warm Regards, Diana Bourke-MD Management
Elizabeth Abbott
January 20, 2015
A great and kind doctor has passed away! Dr. Forsey cared for our family well into adulthood, and I remember my last visit, when I was tormented by a rash on my arms. As he examined it, I explained that I was certain my stress level had produced this misery. Dr. Forsey sat back and asked laconically, "Do you have a cat?" "A cat? A cat! Why, yes I do, but what...." "And does your cat sleep with you? Because what you have is flea bites from your wrists to where your pajama sleeves probably begin." I began to laugh. Of course, he was right! My only request: "Please, Dr. Forsey, don't tell my mother!" He didn't, and until now this incident was our little secret. To Dr. Forsey's family: You have a lost a wonderful father and grandfather, but Dr. Forsey's gentle journey through life remains alive in everyone of us who had the great pleasure of knowing him.
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